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Poem
May 26, 1836
Virginia Free Press
Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Eulogy mourning Davy Crockett's heroic death at the Alamo during the Texas fight for independence, praising his valor and hoping for his soul's ascent.
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Crockett.
Tho' heads hang low at the gate, and mournful the story,
The deed of the hero shall never decay—
He fell in a cause dear to freedom and glory.
And fought to the last like a lion at bay.
When ran the loud yell from a nation oppress'd,
And her olives with slaughter of brave men, were red,
'Twas the pride of poor Crockett to help the distress'd.
And the watch-word in Texas was heard, 'Go ahead!'
His death-dealing rifle no longer shall shower
Its unerring balls on the proud, haughty foe;
Cut down in the spring time of life's budding flower—
His tombstone, alas! are thy wells, Alamo.
Then may we not hope, since valor has crown'd him,
And o'er him bright fame her mantle has spread,
That at the soul's parting hour good angels were round him,
Bid his spirit arise to the skies, 'Go ahead!'
Tho' heads hang low at the gate, and mournful the story,
The deed of the hero shall never decay—
He fell in a cause dear to freedom and glory.
And fought to the last like a lion at bay.
When ran the loud yell from a nation oppress'd,
And her olives with slaughter of brave men, were red,
'Twas the pride of poor Crockett to help the distress'd.
And the watch-word in Texas was heard, 'Go ahead!'
His death-dealing rifle no longer shall shower
Its unerring balls on the proud, haughty foe;
Cut down in the spring time of life's budding flower—
His tombstone, alas! are thy wells, Alamo.
Then may we not hope, since valor has crown'd him,
And o'er him bright fame her mantle has spread,
That at the soul's parting hour good angels were round him,
Bid his spirit arise to the skies, 'Go ahead!'
What sub-type of article is it?
Elegy
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Death Mourning
Liberty Independence
War Military
What keywords are associated?
Crockett
Alamo
Texas Freedom
Heroic Death
Valor
Poem Details
Title
Crockett
Subject
On The Death Of Crockett At The Alamo
Form / Style
Rhymed Ballad Stanzas
Key Lines
He Fell In A Cause Dear To Freedom And Glory.
And Fought To The Last Like A Lion At Bay.
His Tombstone, Alas! Are Thy Wells, Alamo.
Bid His Spirit Arise To The Skies, 'Go Ahead!'